Start the Holiday Weekend with these Marvelous Mocktails skip the headache with these fun and vibrant quenchers known for boosting your metabolism.

Summer holidays and BBQs can be an incredibly carefree time when we get to see family, friends and unwind. It's also a time to get easily carried away in festivities if you don't have a solid plan before hand. This holiday plan to not to get too carried away but still have the time of your life with the Marvelous Mocktails that will be welcoming to all your guests.

Raspberry Bellini

Virgin Raspberry Bellini

Add Washed green and red seedless grapes to a blender, puree and pass through a sieve. Reserve 6 oz fresh grape juice. Follow procedure with raspberries to obtain 2 oz raspberry puree, which should be poured into a tall glass. Top puree with the 6oz grape juice, 1 to oz 2 oz soda water and a few frozen grapes (inlieu of ice cubes) for a flavorful chill.

Benefits: Grapes not only taste great, but they also pack antioxidant-fighting properties that help lower bad cholesterol.